Selecta one and Ellepot A/S partner to scale RCS® 2.0 across global plant production
Selecta one and Ellepot A/S have entered into a long-term strategic partnership to develop and scale RCS® 2.0 internationally. The collaboration combines Selecta one’s substrate-free rooting technology and expertise in young plant production with Ellepot’s industrial capabilities, global customer network and digital development. Together, the companies aim to make RCS® 2.0 accessible to more growers and develop its potential across different crop sectors.
Developed by Selecta one and first presented in 2025, RCS® 2.0 roots cuttings in biodegradable paper pockets without conventional rooting substrate. The compact rooted cuttings can be shipped without propagation trays and planted manually or using compatible automation. This reduces transport volume and material requirements and gives growers additional flexibility in sustainably handling young plants.
Industrial strength and access to major crop sectors
Ellepot brings more than 30 years of experience in integrated propagation systems, combining paper, machinery, trays and customer service. Its technology is used in more than 130 countries to produce over 10 billion Ellepots annually. Building on its in-house development and manufacturing and its international sales and service network, Ellepot aims to become a system provider for RCS® 2.0 and the industrial partner growers can turn to for materials, production technology and implementation support.
The partnership creates a route to markets beyond Selecta one’s core ornamental business. Ellepot’s relationships across forestry, vegetable and fruit production offer opportunities to develop RCS® 2.0 applications with growers in these sectors, including soft fruits. Crop-specific development and practical trials will help translate the technology’s potential into solutions suited to different production systems and customer needs.
A framework for international expansion
Under the agreement, Ellepot becomes Selecta one’s exclusive partner for RCS® 2.0 paper, paper pockets and related physical components and solutions in ornamental and non-ornamental markets. Ellepot will exclusively manage and coordinate the establishment of on-site RCS® 2.0 pocket production at customer locations and hold worldwide exclusivity for commercialising RCS® 2.0 in non-ornamental markets. The partnership covers further development, market introduction and scaling of the system.
Further information about RCS® 2.0 and contacts for applications, trials and implementation are available at www.selecta-one.com/en/rcs-2-0.